Is there an exercise regime?
2006-12-25 10:01:48 · 6 answers · asked by Bronzewall 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
This condition could be caused by scoliosis, which can be treated in youth, but bones are too brittle to treat it in adulthood. It could be a symptom of osteoporosis, and again, the bones are too brittle for anything but a brace to prevent the condition worsening.
An exercise regime, unsupervised by a professional, would be DANGEROUS. Vertebrae could splinter. It could result in permanent damage to the spinal cord. BAD IDEA.
A bone-density test is in order, as there are several possible causes for this symptom. If the person in question is female, and over 50, osteoporosis is very likely. A diet rich in calcium and fluorine can help control the progression of bone-density loss, if it is osteoporosis. Be careful, though, as elderly folk often do not metabolise minerals well. Some doctors prescribe oestrogen replacement therapy for osteoporosis. This is KNOWN to increase the risk of breast-cancer. It does help with bone density, and flexibility.
Scoliosis can only be treated with ridiculously dangerous surgery, in an elderly patient. A brace to prevent deterioration, and perhaps some drug-therapy might help.
2006-12-25 11:51:23 · answer #1 · answered by protectrikz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is highly unlikely to be dowager's hump. That is a condirtion which usually occurs in elderly women (hence the name) and is related to osteoporisis of the spine. There are several potential causes of buffalo hump (source 2) Source 3 shows pics of buffalo hump. If you are really concerned, you should consult your doctor.
2016-05-23 06:22:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Osteoporosis is caused through lack of oestrogen after the menopause, they say HRT helps avoid the hump. There are also other supplements you can take, glucosamine and chondroitin. But once the hump is there, it's there for ever.
2006-12-27 00:32:01 · answer #3 · answered by Princess415 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This posture is caused by compression fractures of the thoracic vertebrae and the deformity if permanent.
2006-12-25 10:55:02 · answer #4 · answered by mr.answerman 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Steam Roller ?
2006-12-25 11:20:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
for women there are posture bras- I guess a man could use one too?
2006-12-25 10:20:52 · answer #6 · answered by BubbleGumBoobs! 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋